Both taxis and private transfers will get you from LJU airport to Ljubljana. The difference is in price predictability, comfort, and how your arrival feels after a flight.
Taxis at LJU
Taxis wait at the taxi station in front of Terminal B and run on the meter. There is no single regulated airport fare: each permitted provider charges its own tariff (a distance tariff, a time tariff when driving slowly, a starting fee and, for some providers, a luggage surcharge). Ljubljana Airport publishes a list of the permitted providers with their fare elements and indicative prices to selected destinations (possible deviations of +/- 10%). Check that list before you get in, make sure the meter is on, and ask for a receipt showing the starting fee, distance tariff and any surcharges.
On the positive side, you do not need to book anything: follow the Taxi signs to the taxi station. On the downside, the fare is not known until the ride ends, so ask for an estimate and check the meter. The airport advises refusing solicitations and checking that the taxi has a permit displayed behind the windscreen.
Pre-booked private transfers
The price is fixed at booking (see the live From price on this page), not read off a meter. You know the vehicle type in advance, and you can request child seats or extra luggage capacity in your booking. If meet-and-greet and flight monitoring are included in your booking, confirm this at booking.
The main downside is that you need to book in advance.
Price comparison
| Option | Price to center | Booking required |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Metered, provider's own tariff | No |
| Private transfer | Fixed at booking (see live From price) | Yes |
Fixed-price private transfer
LJU Ljubljana City Center
From€59for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €83 per vehicle, about €21 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
When a taxi makes more sense
If you are arriving during the day, traveling light, and prefer to decide on arrival, a taxi works. The taxi station is in front of Terminal B.
When a private transfer makes more sense
If you are arriving in the evening or at night, traveling with children, carrying heavy luggage, heading outside Ljubljana, or want a price fixed before you fly, a pre-booked transfer is the better fit.
The honest verdict
Both options work. Compare the taxi provider's price list with the live From price on this page for your trip.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Taxi rank, provider fare elements and indicative prices: https://www.lju-airport.si/en/transport/taxi/
- Airport transport overview (bus station, taxi station, car rental): https://www.lju-airport.si/en/transport/
When a private transfer from LJU is the right choice
- You want the price settled before you land: fixed, confirmed in writing, no meter, no night or luggage surcharge at the kerb.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Ljubljana City Center is from €83, about €21 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Flight delays: the driver follows your flight number; 60 minutes of waiting are included, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
LJU → Ljubljana City Center from €59Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.